set in a residential area, this lively hostel is 12 minutes' walk from bloubergstrand beach and the atlantic ocean coast. amenities include a communal kitchen, a modest outdoor pool and a patio with bbq grills, plus a surfing and kite-surfing school (fee). linens are provided. snug private rooms add flat-screen tvs. minimum-stay and international residency rules may apply. . some have private patios, balconies and/or fans (no air-conditioning). secured parking is complimentary. featuring funky decor, the women-only or mixed dorms with up to 3 bunk beds offer free wi-fi, tea and coffeemaking equipment, and shared or en suite bathrooms; 1 has a tv Cape Town International Airport 32 min
Table Bay (27 min) Atlantic Ocean bay off the coast of Cape Town featuring a long narrow beach & Table Mountain views. Maclear's Beacon (39 min) Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing District Six Museum (25 min) Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (31 min) Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. Signal Hill (35 min) Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. Lion's Head (32 min) Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. Two Oceans Aquarium (25 min) Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. Iziko South African Museum (27 min) Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. V&A Waterfront (27 min) Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. The Company's Garden Restaurant (27 min) Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (25 min) Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (25 min) Innovative exhibits & installations by African artists showcased in a redesigned grain silo. Castle of Good Hope (25 min) Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. Table Mountain National Park (34 min) Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. Camps Bay Beach (35 min) Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants. |